The Safety and Aesthetic Benefits of Using Custom Wall Plates

So, you've just bought a brand new home entertainment system which you're ready to show off to your jealous friends and family. Or maybe you're in the process of setting up an office space. But those cables and wires running across the floor are not only a potential trip hazard; they're also ruining the aesthetic look of your system. In a working environment, protruding cables can make your office appear unprofessional and disorganised, potentially repelling any customers or clientele. But also, from a safety point of view, any accidents that are caused by tripping over trailing wires are not good news, either for the employee or the employer. If you had invested in a home entertainment system however and all you could focus on was the mass of cables protruding from the back, you would be extremely frustrated that your investment was being viewed in this way. From a safety perspective, it could also be extremely dangerous for any children who may trip, or even your pets, who may start chewing on any protruding cables! You need something to both hide the cables away but also, keep yourself and others safe. Well look no further. With custom wall plates available at many retail technology stores, you can sort the problem out in no time. Wall plates are small, thin, square-like plates that are quick and easy to install. Their size and appearance mean that the plates will not distract people from the main aspects of your home system or office space; it also means that by hiding them behind something, they can even be forgotten about. They work by allowing you to streamline and run your system's cables through a wall so that they do not protrude and cause any fuss. The materials from which the wall plates can be made include brushed finish stainless or tough PVC and from using them, you will benefit in various ways. For instance, not only do they keep you safe and are easier on the eye than a tangled mess of wires but also, they come in various shapes and sizes. There's so much choice that there's no doubt you will the one suited for you. Custom wall plates can come in a choice of socket combinations and can be a single or a double gang plate. They can work together with many connections and just a few examples of these include SVGA for computers and projectors, HDMI, USB A, USB B, 3.5mm, RCA Phonos (for audio and video), TOSlink, serial, F-Type (satellite) and TV aerials. Custom wall plates are not limited to being used in office space or home entertainment systems either. It has been known for wall plates to be used in classrooms, where students and teachers can then easily use items such as projectors, speakers and televisions without any of the hassle. Obviously, with young children running about the place, safety becomes more important than ever and any trailing wires become a real danger. To help reduce this chance of the danger becoming a reality and simultaneously keep the classroom looking tidy, invest in custom wall plates. By investing in custom wall plates, you really will be finding the solution to your dangerous and messy cable dilemma without the hassle of any complicated installation issues. Once this is done, just sit back, relax and enjoy!

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Designing A Popular iPhone App - Some Pitfalls To Avoid

In today's mobile world nothing comes close to capturing the popularity of Apple's iPhone. One of the most popular features of this unique device is the third-party applications for it. They prove that anyone with the technical know-how can design an iPhone app. One is only limited by the imagination when it comes to designing one of these programs, but that does not mean that it will be marketable. The only way to profit from these applications is to make them worth while to a targeted group of people, or satisfy an unmet need. Such a thing is not easy to accomplish as it requires some market research to know what people are looking for and what they need. Some of the most popular iPhone applications either meet a need such as directions to a destination, up to date financial news, or provide some other valuable service. These are the apps that people purchase. Or they are incredibly fun to use and are of the gaming variety. Designing an iPhone app that delivers a gaming experience is a bit risky because of copyright issues. A designer really needs to be careful. If one does not create a game that is unique then they could be infringing on someone else's idea. If it is a big budget project then the patenting of the idea and involvement of intellectual property attorneys will probably be necessary. There is nothing more frustrating than investing a lot of time and money into a project only to find out that it is not marketable. So when someone wants to design an iPhone app it is a good idea to look at what people need in their day-to-day lives. Of course there is a need to look at each group of people differently. Never try to cater to the needs of too many groups of people. Loyal consumers are far more desirable. Creating a whole series of applications should be the goal of any business that is looking to cash in on the app craze. It takes a lot more than a basic idea or vision to design an iPhone app that is truly worth while. The technical know-how of talented programmers and designers can be costly. However, certain aspects of the programming of an app project can be outsourced to freelancers, but this can be risky. There are a lot of freelancers who take advantage of upfront payments and busy bosses. The road to designing and marketing a product that sells well is a long one indeed, but the potential benefits are absolutely huge. You stand to make tons of money. It just depends on your vision and the willingness to follow through on it.

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The Science Scientists Forgot: Privacy and Security - Who Needs Them Anyway?

This year marks the 31th anniversary of the first mobile phone in Australia. Ten years later, in the Swiss headquarters of CERN, the Computer Scientist Tim Berners Lee created the World Wide Web. Despite the relative 'youth' of these technologies, it is hard to imagine a world without them. They are fundamental. They have changed the way we interact forever. They have changed the way we communicate, the way we work and the way we relax. As always, there is a price to pay for such a rapid change and development in technology. As a society, we have left gaping holes in security and privacy as we march on, ever modernising and digitising. These effects are so far reaching that they concern the security of nations, the integrity of corporations and the privacy of individuals. Yet are scientists and engineers to blame? When have we ever stopped and considered the privacy and security implications of the technology we develop? In 2010 Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, announced that completion of Bushehr (Iran's first Nuclear power plant) would be delayed a further 3 months. They denied any connection to 'stuxnet'. Stuxnet, a computer worm, has been described by the Internet security firm Semantic as "the most complex threat they have ever analysed". Described as a master of stealth, stuxnet transmitted itself to over 45,000 devices; of which 60% were in Iran. Ordinary computer users would not have noticed a change; for there was nothing to notice. It was designed to install itself on a USB flash drive, and hide. It then waited for the right set of conditions to occur. Those conditions are unique to specific Siemens machines called SCADA systems. These are high end machines that run and monitor systems such as manufacturing plants, water treatment facilities, civil defence systems and... power plants around the world. Even the smallest security breach to one of these systems could wreck havoc on society - power plants would halt, water treatment systems would stop, traffic control systems would crumble. The elegance of stuxnet was the target computer didn't need to be connected to the Internet at all - all it needed was an infected USB to be inserted into one of these high-end SCADA systems. Stuxnet was not looking for just any SCADA system, but rather it had targets. Curiously the only SCADA systems believed to be affected by the worm were those involved in the Iranian nuclear program. It is believed that stuxnet was the product of a state-backed attack to delay Iran's nuclear ambitions. Politically motivated, no doubt; but stuxnet serves to highlight an important point - technology is now a weapon, and security our only defence. In a world of increasing technology and connectedness, it is near impossible to keep any system isolated. Traffic systems, airports, power plants... all are susceptible to similar attacks. Our society has modernised and interconnected itself so rapidly that scientists and engineers who create the technology have been unable to strike the balance between security and advancement. Nations are not the only ones affected. In April 2011, the Japanese juggernaut Sony and its PlayStation Network and Qriocity service were crippled by hackers for a cringe-worthy 23 days - an eternity in Internet time. In the process, over 77 million credit cards and other personally identifiable information was stolen. The examples are plentiful: Britain's National Health Service (hacked), CityGroup network (some 200,000 clients' information stolen), Epsilon database (2500 companies' emailing lists stolen). Even the Australian government is vulnerable to cyber attack. Despite similar attacks back in 2007, in February of this year the government was stung once again. Up to 10 Federal ministerial computers (including the Prime Minister's) were compromised. Perhaps the most confronting breaches to our own privacy and security are self-inflicted. The technology that represents the biggest breach of our privacy and security is often the most integral and entrenched... our mobile phones. Our mobile phones never leave us. They are the last thing we check at night as we go to sleep, and the first when we wake. One smart phone alone has the computing power that was used to send man to the moon. Despite this, society is generally blind to the risks they present; and to the implications this causes. Ever since GPS chips started appearing in phones there has been a resulting privacy fallout. Apple's latest iPhones come with GPS tracking built-in; should the phone become lost or stolen. However, this service is always on; and because our phones are always with us, it becomes a very simple and covert way to track someone's whereabouts. GPS tracking is a feature, not an oversight. Without much difficulty at all, parents can covertly track their children's whereabouts, wives can check up on their husbands, and bosses can monitor their staff. Nowadays, when a picture is taken, most GPS-enabled phones will automatically include the location in the photo data. This isn't a problem until the image is widely distributed; and potentially thousands can discover the location it was taken. With services like email, Twitter and Facebook; this is easy. Most will strip out the location data, but many, including email, will not. Technology such as this runs the risk of exposing the locations where photos are taken, with pinpoint accuracy. Often, these are people's homes and workplaces. Sometimes, the apps are also to blame. Blendr is a mobile dating app with a twist - It shows users how many kilometers they are from each other. Many such users are unaware, but by sampling distances from three different positions and using triangulation, it's possible to compute a person's location, without them explicitly revealing it. Chinese and US researchers have shown a proof-of-concept Android smart phone application that spies in on users' phone calls, listening for credit card numbers and pins. With the app running in the background, when the user made a call, the app would monitor the microphone for someone speaking or dialing a string of numbers (as in telephone banking) then log the information surreptitiously. It was just an experiment, but startling nonetheless. The solution is clear... there is no going back. The only solution is to move forward. Society owes a great deal of gratitude to the scientists and engineers who create these immensely powerful technologies, but it does not excuse these professionals from their responsibilities. There is a high risk to our privacy and security today. It is the responsibility of the creators to inform and make society aware of the dangers of these technologies, rather than just providing them. Whether it's a nation, a corporation or an end user... security is more important than we think. We need to address the issue of privacy and security in the industry, and for scientists and engineers; security and privacy need to be a priority, not an after thought.

Adam Smallhorn is the secretary and a regular contributor for the Young Scientists of Australia, Sydney Chapter. The Young Scientists of Australia (or YSA Sydney) is a volunteer, youth run organisation dedicated to promoting Science to the Youth of Australia. Accepting members from ages 15-25, you can find more information at the website:http://www.ysa.org.au/sydney/

How to Make Windows Faster - A Little-Known Trick to Boost the Speed of Windows Dramatically

Computers are great when they are running fast and smoothly... but as soon as your system starts to run slow, it quickly becomes extremely annoying and frustrating to use. Fortunately, there's a simple trick that we like to call the "Windows Detox" that can make your PC run like it did when it was new. Here's what you need to do in order to make your system run considerably faster... The problem many people have with their Windows systems is that they simply don't realize what makes it run slow. They try all sorts of tweaks and methods to optimize it or boost its speed, but the fact is that most computers run slowly for the simplest of reasons. Fixing the cause of your PC's slow speed is a necessity if you want to make your system run faster, and the good news is that you can do this very easily. The biggest cause of Windows running slow is down to the 'registry' of your PC. The registry is a database which stores information and settings that your computer can use to 'remember' a variety of different details and settings for your system. Every Windows PC relies on the 'registry database' to function as it holds such vital information as your desktop icons, most recent emails and even your top visited websites. Imagine every setting on your PC and it's stored in the registry database - that's how important it is to your system. However, the registry is also a big cause of problems for Windows as well, and is why many Windows PCs just suddenly seem to run slower. The registry causes Windows to run slower for a very simple reason - because it's continually becoming corrupted. Whenever you use your PC, it's constantly opening and reading many different settings from the registry, allowing Windows to recall all the settings it needs. However, it's often the case that Windows gets confused and the registry is saved in the wrong way, causing many of the settings to become unreadable.This might seem like a trivial problem, but it's major cause of why Windows computers run slow, and if you want to fix your PC, you need to make sure the registry is clean and fully functional. We often call this trick the "Windows Detox", because it 'flushes out' all the corrupt and damaged settings that are inside your system & causing problems. All you need to do is use a 'registry cleaner' program to scan through the registry of your PC an fix any of the damaged or corrupt settings that are inside it. A registry cleaner is an automated tool which is able to fix many registry errors from your system. Depending on what quality of registry cleaner you get (and how many damaged registry errors are on your PC), you can use a registry tool to make your PC run extremely fast. To use one of these tools, you should first download one from the web and then let it scan your system for any problems. If it finds a considerable number of issues, let it fix the errors, which should speed up your computer

The trick to make Windows run faster is to clean out the 'registry' by using a registry cleaner. You can download a registry cleaner to speed up your PC from our website.

Importance of IP Assembly Is Ever Growing

Despite there being a worldwide recession in full effect the demand for portable multi function devices is growing massively. There are three main benefits that SOC brings that makes them desirable to use with mobile devices. Size, Functionality and Energy consumption. In order to maximise the number of features and range of functionality of these devices and to extend the battery life as far as possible manufacturers turn to SOC or system on chip designs. The variety of SOC designs are multiplying in line with the devices. Every new iteration brings with it new features that require new chip designs to handle them optimally. Of course it is not practical nor is it economically viable to build a new chip design from scratch every time a new variant of the iPhone comes out. This is where IP assembly comes into play. Most system on chip designers will take previously established intellectual property and recombine or restructure it to create additional functionality. Generally the IP assembly will be made up from the companies own stock of IP and sometimes IP licensed from external companies, depending on the companies intention and size. The IP can be thought of as being stored in blocks like Lego. Each block represents a separate functionality. These blocks can be attached together to create a larger construction that has all the functionality of the blocks it contains. While this method is generally more cost effective than designing a whole chip from the ground up it is quite a bit more difficult than simply sticking pieces of Lego together. This can be seen in the amount of hardware changes that are generally made with IP assembly chips. They are very limited. Many companies take fully fledged chip designs and apply almost no hardware changes and instead focus on streamlining the interface programming. The idea is to focus on niche use and ensure a product that works best for its intended function rather than trying to create SOC's that provide totally unique or unprecedented functionality. The chip would be then sold on the few features that differentiate it from the rest of the chips that share the majority of its design. Considering the huge effort required to ensure each of the IP 'blocks' in the IP assembly process communicate with each other properly. It is not necessarily clear that the verification process is lessened any by using existing IP. Since IP assembly has become such a commonplace practice IP integration platforms have been developed to assist the planning of the IP assembly process. These can save not only on time but also on costs by reducing the likelihood of expensive respins being needed. As these systems become more effective and efficient they will allow manufacturers to integrate ever more complex IP at ever lower cost. They can also increase the robustness of chip designs by sorting and logging errors in previous designs and highlighting where they may occur in later designs. With SOC design continuing at pace IP assembly seems to be a distinct area of industry growth.

Gene Baker is an author of articles in a variety of areas including IP assembly. See http://www.duolog.com for more information on IP assembly.

Why Would You Need 3G Mobile Hotspot

At the turn of the century, mobile phone networks were expanding and companies such as Nokia and Siemens were about to enter a boom. Providing mobile services was a profitable business with information required by customers steadily increasing and the need to stay connected via phones and short messaging services has become essential. This change soon evolved as mobile phone companies decided to make phones more than just simple device who made calls and equipped them with the latest multimedia offerings and facilities. It is by that method that the world soon embraced phones with cameras and music capabilities as well as audio recording. Simultaneously the development and boom of the internet was evident from the fact that connectivity among businesses was increasing all over. Moreover, more and more businesses were developing their networks using the internet while the internet also served a major social purpose. To enhance the connectivity of devices amongst themselves, phones started developing Bluetooth capabilities where multiple platforms of phones could connect with each other and share information and files. Although this feature was very handy, the system did have some limitations which caused the people to want for more. The next stage of evolution in mobile technology was the availability of internet to hand held devices in the form of 3G networks which made the sharing of data and information across the networks much faster. As a result, activities over the internet were greatly facilitated and made much more efficient. Phone and portable devices were also making great use of wireless fidelity devices that were connected to the internet through broadband or cable connection. Thus, providing many users with internet facility from a single source. This is the same technology that is being used by a 3G mobile hotspot. Currently this facility is only being provided in a limited area and by a limited number of companies which have 3G services and which have enough service capability to meet the requirements needed to have such a facility. The 3G mobile hotspot offers high speed internet connection to a singular device that is provided to you by your internet or mobile service provider. When the device is running it can actually connect with up to 5 different devices each with wireless fidelity connections. The advantage of 3G mobile hotspots is that the system itself is quite portable and can literally be carried around in your pocket thus allowing for extra mobility. The system ensures that the connection is of high speed which means that activities can be done on the device without any lags. The fact that up to five devices can be connected is very handy and allows multi-tasking. Moreover, one can easily access emails, carry out web conferences and surf the internet with the help of a 3G mobile hotspot. The downside to this facility is that there are extra charges per volume of data shared and that you have to buy certain packages and this is certainly not as enticing as a single broad band connection connected with Wi-Fi but if internet usage and travelling is high then one should definitely invest in a 3G mobile hotspot.

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Slow Computer Speedup - A Trick You Can Use to Boost PC Speed in Minutes

Computers that run slow are not only annoying, but can also prevent you from being able to do your work or play the games you want. Unfortunately, computers are prone to running slower, making it vital that you're able to keep on top of this problem and fix the various issues that first cause systems to slow down. The good news is that there are several easy ways to make Windows computers run faster, and this article is going to show you how to perform the most effective computer speedup trick - by cleaning out the "registry" of your system. Although there are a lot of different reasons why computers will run slow, the main problem is actually down to a part of Windows called the "registry". The registry is a central database that your computer uses to help it run as smoothly as possible, but is also the main reason why the typical Windows PC will run slower. The problem is that the registry database of your PC is being used continuously to help your computer run as smoothly as possible. Because this database stores such vital information as your latest emails, desktop wallpaper and even your login information, it's being opened and read 100's of times a day by your PC. However, because this part of your PC is continuously being used so much, Windows often saves many of its settings incorrectly, causing your system to take longer to load the files it needs, slowing it down. The issue of corrupted / damaged registry settings is huge, and although it might seem like a trivial problem, it's actually the main cause of Windows' slow speed. Having said this, there are other problems that cause Windows to run slow... and there are other things you can do to speed it up... but the main "trick" to boost the speed of a slow computer is to use a 'registry cleaner' to scan through your PC and fix the various registry errors that are causing it to run slow. Many people use registry cleaners to make their computers run faster, as these tools are able to fix the various errors that are inside the registry database & are holding Windows' speed back. You can get these software tools from the Internet, and let them scan through your PC, fixing the various errors that are present inside the registry.

You can speed up PC by using a 'registry cleaner' to scan through the various errors that your system will have, and then fix them for you. You can Click Here to boost the speed of your PC.

Slow Computer Speed? Here's a Little-Known Trick That Can Make Your PC Run Really Fast

Computers are great when they are running fast and smoothly, but as soon as they start running slow - it's a different story altogether. The problem of a slow computer is one of the most common in the World, and can be extremely difficult to fix. If you're PC is running slow, you can use this trick to make it run really fast again. Here's what you need to do... The reason why computers run slow is all about how they are designed - Windows PCs work like a giant "switch board", taking your commands and then matching them with the various files and settings your system requires to run. This setup normally works pretty well, allowing your computer to run extremely smoothly... however, it's often the case that Windows will run slow as it struggles to read the files it requires to complete certain tasks. If you are experiencing your computer running slowly, it's because Windows is unable to either read the files, settings or options that it requires to complete your commands - and the reason for this is all down to the "registry" database. The registry is a central database inside your computer which stores vital settings, options & files for your computer. It's best described as the central "library" for your PC, which keeps such information as your desktop wallpaper, your Internet passwords and even your screen resolution inside. The registry is one of the most important parts of the Windows system, as it's continually providing the settings & support for all the programs & software on your PC. Not many people even know it exists, but each time you use your computer, 100's of settings from the registry are being opened and read to help your computer run as fast as possible. Unfortunately, so many of these settings are opened at once, that Windows often gets confused, which leads it to save many of these important files in the wrong way. This damages the files and makes them extremely difficult to process the next time Windows needs them, slowing your PC down dramatically. The reason why your PC is running slow is likely because the registry database of Windows is corrupted, making it essential that you're able to fix the errors inside it & restore your system's speed again. The trick to speed it up is to look at using a 'registry cleaner' application to scan through your PC and repair the various errors inside the registry, which should allow your computer to run extremely fast again.

You can make Windows run faster by using a 'registry cleaner' to fix any of the damaged settings inside it. You can Click Here to make your PC run really fast.

Buying Cheap Tablets

Tablets are one of the fastest growing products on the market today. Tablets are similar to computers in their functionality purposes, but are much different in how they actually work. Tablets are all touchscreen operated, and are very small and compact. There is no need to buy a huge desktop or a super expensive laptop when you are going to be surfing the web or submitting a Facebook status. Tablets have redesigned the way personal computer are being used. There are many brand of Tablets on the market today. Some of the big companies are Apple, Motorola, and Samsung. Each of them have their own specific style to them creating their own self being. A lot of good websites are out there that give great overviews of the different Tablets. Tablets are great for many different things in your everyday life. One of the key qualities is the fact that they are so simple to run. You can receive emails, Facebook notifications, Twitter notifications, watch YouTube videos, watch Netflix, and play games. A tablet can be a huge business tool for presentations and as a great interaction tools. Tablets have endless possibilities to them. The sky is the limit. Tablets are becoming more user friendly when it comes to typing. It sometimes becomes an annoyance to have to type with the onscreen keyboard, but now all these manufacturing companies are coming out with keyboards and stands that make it easier to use like a laptop. Always look up your information about a Tablet that you are thinking of purchasing. Now picking the right tablet is a key when thinking about purchasing one. Many of the tablets are powered by Android, which in my opinion is the best. There is also tablets that have windows, and last but not least is the Apple iPad. Many people are huge Apple fans and will never buy anything but Apple products. Never purchase anything before checking it out and doing your research. Many people will tell you that Apple is the only way to go, or android is the best to have. Play around with both of them and try to figure out what fits you best. It is not about what other people think, it's about what makes you feel most comfortable. Once you find the right tablet for you start searching for great prices. Don't go off buying the first one you see, because odds are that there is a better price out there.

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Representative Examples Of Virtual Collaboration

Leading businesses are moving quickly to realize the benefits of virtual collaboration. For example, the real estate franchiser RE/MAX uses an e-collaboration platform to improve communications and collaboration among its nationwide network of independently owned real estate franchises, sales associates, and suppliers. Similarly, Marriott International, the world's largest hospitality company, started with an online brochure and then developed a c-commerce system that links corporations, franchisees, partners, and suppliers, as well as customers, around the world. In addition, Nygard of Canada has developed a collaborative system along its entire supply chain. There ara many examples of virtual collaboration. Here we present some additional representative ones. Information Sharing Between Retailers and Their Suppliers: P&G and Walmart. One of the most notable examples of information sharing is between Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Walmart. Walmart Providers P&G access to sales information on every item Walmart buys from P&G. The information is collected by P&G on a daily basis from every Walmart store, and P&G uses the information to manage the inventory replenishment for Walmart. By monitoring the inventory level of each P&G item in every Walmart store, P&G knows when the inventories fall below the threshold that triggers a shipment. All this is done electronically. The benefit for P&G is that they can sell to a good customer, and the benefit to Walmart is adequate inventory on its shelves. P&G has similar agreements with other major retailers. Retailer-Supplier Collaboration: Target Corporation. Target Corporation (targetcorp.com) is a large retail conglomerate (owner of Target Stores, Marshall Field, Mervyn's, and Target.direct.com). It needs to conduct EC activities with about 20,000 suppliers. In 1998, the operating under the name Dayton-Hudson Corporation, The company established an extranet-based system for those suppliers that were not connected to its VAN-based EDI. The extranet enabled the company not only to reach many more partners, but also to use many applications not available on the traditional EDI. The system enabled the company to streamline its communications and collaboration with suppliers. It also allowed the company's business customers to create personalized Web pages that were accessible via either the Internet or the company's private VAN. Reduction of Product Development Time: Caterpillar, Inc. Caterpillar, Inc. is a multinational heavy-machinery manufacturer. In the traditional mode of operation, cycle time along the supply chain was long because the process involved paper-document transfers among managers, salespeople, and technical staff. To solve the problem, Caterpillar connected its engineering and manufacturing divisions with its active suppliers, distributors, overseas factories, and customers through an extranet-based global collaboration system. By means of the collaboration system, a request for a customized tractor component, for example, can be transmitted from a customer to a Caterpilar dealer and on to designers and suppliers, all in a very short time. Customers also can use the extranet to retrieve and modify detailed order information while the vehicle is still on the assembly line. Remote collaboration capabilities between the customer and product developers have decreased cycle time delays caused by rework time. Suppliers are also connected to the system, so they can deliver materials or parts directly to Caterpillar's repair shops or directly to the customer if appropriate. The system also is used for expediting maintenance and repairs.

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3 Self-Esteem Tricks

Trick 1 Some people claim that surrounding yourself by the colour yellow helps you to raise your self-esteem. As far as I know nobody has ever tried to scientifically prove this. However, there's no harm in testing. Since I first heard about this I have tried to wear more yellow clothes and use yellow colours in our house (the curtains and the table cloth are, for example, yellow!). Yellow is the colour of the solar plexus chakra, and this chakra is associated with self-awareness and self-esteem. Yellow is also a bright cheerful colour. This obviously makes it associated with positivity, including positivity about yourself. Trick 2 Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer? If so, why not use your computer as a self-esteem booster? You can for example put the text of a self-esteem affirmation as your screen saver (and why not do it with a yellow background!?). You can also select a picture that raises your self-esteem as your computer background. Select a picture that reminds you of how wonderful you are or simply select a picture that makes you feel happy. There are even subliminal self-esteem pictures that work on your self-esteem on a subconscious level without you even noticing. Again, I don't know of any research which has proved that subliminal pictures actually work for raising your self-esteem but there is no harm in trying. Trick 3 There are many small self-esteem exercises that you can use as self- esteem tricks. Simply smiling or straightening your back for example. How about combining these with some other activity that you do every day? For example, you could straighten your back by stretching your arms up in the air every time you get out of your car before you go to or from work, or you could smile every time you wash dishes. By combining self-esteem tricks with daily activities you will surely do something good for your self-esteem every day. Liv Miyagawa - The Self-Esteem Coach

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Virtual Collaboration

Virtual Collaboration (or e-collaboration) refers to the use of digital technologies that enable organizations or individuals to collaboratively plan, design, develop, manage, and research products, services, and innovative IT and EC applications. Although e-collaboration can involve non-commerce applications, the term usually refers to collaborative commerce- collaboration among business partners. An example would be a company that it is collaborating electronically with a vendor that designs a product or a part for the company. Collaborative commerce implies communication, information sharing, and collaborative planning done electronically through tools such as groupware and specially designed EC collaboration tools. Numerous studies (e.g., line56.com. 2002) suggest that collaboration is a set of relationships with significant improvements in organizations performance. Major benefits cited are cost reduction, increased revenue, and improved customer retention. These benefits are the results of fewer stockouts, less exception-processing, reduced inventory throughout the supply chain, lower material costs, increased sales volume, and increased competitive advantage. According to a survey conducted by Deloitte Consulting and reported in manageradvisor.com (2002), 70 percent of the companies conducting collaborative commerce are showing higher profitability than those who do not. Of those companies surveyed, 75 percent consider online collaboration, especially linking business processes, to be a top executive priority. These figures, gathered in 2002, are more than 20 percent higher than responses from 2000. Finally, 85 percent of all companies plan to have advanced collaborative commerce initiatives by 2005. Some of the major strategic benefits reported are an increase in process flexibility, faster delivery speed, and improved customer service. C-commerce activities are usually conducted between and among supply chain partners. For examples, Webcor Builders is using a communication hub to facilitate collaboration, as described in this link The Webcor case shows how one company becomes a nucleus firm, or a hub, for collaboration. Such arrangement can be expanded to include all business marketplaces, in which a third-party company is the nucleus firm, creating a place not only for collaboration but also for trade. Collaborative Networks Traditionally, collaboration took place among supply chain members, frequently those that were close to each other (e.g., a manufacturer and its distributor, or a distributor and a retailer). Even if more partners are involved, the focus has been on the optimization of information and product flow between existing nodes in the traditional supply chain. The traditional collaboration resulted in a vertically integrated supply chain. However, as discussed in earlier chapters, IT and Web technologies can fundamentally change the shape of the supply chain, as well as the number of players within it and their individual roles and collaboration patterns. The new supply chain can be a hub, as in webcor case, or even a network. Interaction may occur among several manufacturers and/or distributors, as well as with new players such as software agents that act as aggregators, B2B e-marketplaces, or logistics providers. The collaborative network can take different shapes depending on the industry, the product (or service), the volume of flow, and more. There are several other varieties of virtual collaboration, ranging from joint design efforts to forecasting. Collaboration can be done both between and within organizations. Next articles, I will describe examples of virtual.

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Free Laptop Computer

Everybody wants to have a laptop computer. Unfortunately in a bad economy not everyone can afford a computer. We need to use computers now for everything in our lives like school, work, baking, and etcetera. So I bet you are wondering to yourself how do I get myself a free Laptop Computer? Well its not as difficult to get one as you might think. Some people may tell you that this is some kind of trick, but what they do not know is that businesses are willing to give away free things like a Laptop computer to get their other products, services, and free trial offers noticed. These promotions give these businesses a lot of media attention which helps them grow their company by gaining new customers and helps get them more exposure for their new products and services. There are also other ways to get free computers like finding local charities and sometimes you can find people giving away laptops on classifieds websites. All you have to do is find the available websites and put in your correct information including your e-mail address, shipping address, and phone number and complete their required surveys. The free Laptop Computer is not the only offer they give away, but in my opinion it is one of the best because in today's time everyone needs to own a computer. These promotions come and go, so you better catch this offer before it ends. There are free promotions on the web where you can find these types of giveaways, just make sure you do not sign up for the websites that will try to trick you. If a website requires you to pay a fee to join their website, then do not pay it because it is most likely a trick. However... If you jump on this free giveaway right now, you will have yourself a new Laptop Computer in a short time. Thanks to these marketing promotions!

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Experience Rich Sound With A Personal Digital Player

Back in the early 80s the CD player came on the market and became a huge hit, millions of people want to own one, and now, it is a common sigh in every home, cars, and even portable players for people on the go. The CD player comes with a compact disc which produces superior sound quality far better than the cassette and vinyl records.

Since the CD player came, many music companies began recording their music to CD format, it became an instant hit. The first company to do that is Sony, although at first, the CDs were relatively more expensive than its predecessor, but the sound quality really made a big difference and the people didnt mind the price.

Nowadays, you can see the audio player in a car, and it became a standard amenity, and in 1995, the anti shock mechanism was invented and used in mobile players to prevent the disc from jumping or skipping. Since then, the anti shock feature became a standard in all CD players.

There are still a lot of people who want to buy a digital player despite the emergence of new players on the market. New models of the players can now play mp3 music files recorded on a compact disc.

New players emerge and they also became hit, but the digital player is very simple to use, thats the main point. Many players require a PC and an internet connection to download music.

For your home sound system, instead of buying a mp3 player, you can purchase a CD changer which allows you to put in multiple compact discs at a time. Now you can enjoy hours of pure listening pleasure.

You can also add some other options for the CD player such as speakers and the best headphones. You can look them up online and get the best one.

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Why Opt To Have Refurbished Computers?

The advent of computer opens a whole new world for the human kind. It is basically one if not the best invention that mankind have ever made. The benefits that this machine gives to man is enormous, it makes the life of many people easier and more convenient because nowadays, you can connect through out the world and communicate with your love one abroad through this technology. Banking, education has gone too far because of computers. However, the best things in life are not for free as they say and it is also true with computers this gadget is not cheap to be honest, but for those in a budget there is still hope with refurbished computers.

Refurbished computers are old model of computers which have some minor scratches and defects. Big computer companies cannot afford to sell computers with defects so what they do is evaluate the problem and restore the computer and make it a better one.

A lot of people are into buying this type of computers because it is affordable because it has been fixed manufacturer cannot sell these as new unless it is a hundred percent brand new. With the same quality as brand new and with as much as 20% off from the brand new computer people who are in a budget really opt to have this kind of machine.

The warranty that the original and brand new computers have will also apply to refurbished one, so if the new one has a one year warranty, then it will be the same with the other. When it comes to warranty, it is just like buying a new computer.

In terms with accessories this type of machine also comes with the rest of accessories that a new computer package has user manuals, power cord and other accessories are also included.

Online, there are many refurbished computers which of high quality and you can have them for a reasonable price. Compare each of the manufacturers prices and examine the specs of the computer which you want to buy.

Having a computer at home is not a luxury anymore, it is a very useful machine which is a must have either in the office or at home. If you do not have any computer at home well it is time for you to search the internet or go to your local computer shop and seek for the best refurbished computer which you can find.

You need to examine carefully all the refurbished laptop computers and refurbished desktop computers which you can find either online or at your local computer shops. These computers are very useful for you and your family, so hurry buy one today.

Gaming Laptop - NP860 Sager Laptop Review

Sager is one famous brand that has launched plenty mobile gaming laptops. NP860 is one gaming laptop that has got all the great features and the best thing is it is available at an affordable price. The Sager NP860 is a fully customizable machine which means you can choose what kind of parts you want.

The first thing you need to look for in a gaming laptop is the performance. The performance of the system can be understood through its processor. NP860 comes with a wide range of processor options. All the processors are from Intel. You can choose from Intel Core i5-460M processor that comes at a speed of 2.53 Ghz or Intel Core i7-640M processor that comes with 3.46 Hz speed or you can also go for a low speed processor of 1.73 GHz - Intel Core i7-740M.

You will feel great to know that the NP860 has got RAM slots. It supports DDR3 RAMs. You can expand up to 8GB of RAM. The size of the display is pretty decent as it comes with a 15.6 inch full high definition screen. As far as gaming is concerned, it will surely impress you as it comes with nVIDIA graphics card with 1.5GB video memory and you can choose between two kinds of graphics card.

When it comes to storage, the NP860 gives you a SATA hard disk with a large storage space and a DVD drive that is capable of reading and burning DVDs and Blu-ray discs. We all know how important is to listen to the sound effects of the game while playing it. That is the reason why you can find inbuilt 3D HD audio system. There are plenty of connectivity ports on the notebook such as HDMI out port, DVI out port, 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB 2.0 port and so on. It comes with 3800mAh battery that gives a good battery backup.

All in all, the NP860 is a high performance gaming laptop. The weight of the laptop is about 7.38lbs which is slightly on the bulkier side. If you have no problems with the weight of the NP860, you will surely enjoying playing your favorite games on this system. If you are looking for a lesser known gaming notebook device, then Sager NP860 is a great laptop that comes at affordable price with all the good features.

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Real Time Monitor: Facts And Significance

Real time monitors are significant to any business for the simple reason that they provide information that is current. Under such monitoring, systems are reviewed on an ongoing basis, in the process, generating a minute-by-minute account of the performance of the application. As such, results provided by a real time monitor are more dependable and accurate. Real time monitors help support IT and business services management by speedy performance reports that allow problem notification through active time alerts and responses. Such prompt monitoring systems are indispensable for even IT infrastructure monitoring. In case a small-sized business is involved in offering services that need consistent and detailed monitoring, then real time monitoring systems are investments that are worth considering. A small business does not usually have large stores of time or manpower that can be expended on a regular basis. Because of this, in times of crisis, they are more likely to lose businesses and clients than a regular corporate. A small business therefore, needs to be very alert to situations that could spiral into problems so that these are nipped in the bud before they cause loss of money and precious business. Real time monitoring reports are different from performance reports that are generated on a weekly or a fortnightly basis. While these periodic reports are equally useful, they cannot replicate the significance of a active monitor. A real time monitor is especially useful for businesses that depend upon a very high degree of accuracy for their operation. Thus, you will typically find them being used for IT set-ups and set-ups that deal with communication programs, including alerts. Real time monitors also play a significant role in service level agreements or SLAs. Functions that are customer-centric, or based upon business service management also depend heavily on active monitoring systems. Another advantage provided by real time monitors is that they help you detect issues before they balloon into full-fledged problems. With moment by moment detection, early sensing of problems and malfunctions becomes a reality and corrective measures can be initiated immediately. Historic data mapping can be undertaken for systems where server uptimes are critical. Then, if they show a tendency towards malfunctioning, systems can be put into place to ensure backup of important data is automatic and some degree of corrective measures can also be put into place immediately. For a small business that cannot afford to lose clients, an efficient real time monitoring system can prove to be a very smart decision. Problems can be resolved before the data suffers irreparable loss or, in case of client involvement, before the client suffers from downtime problems.

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Designer iPad Cases That Will Make Your Friends Envious

Make your friends envious, with some of the latest trends in designer iPad Cases. With the recent release of the "iPad 2" early in March 2011, it is safe to say that this new trend of tablet computing is here to stay in a big way. They have become a social icon of the trend setter, and in an effort to perpetuate that image, designers have indulged users with cases that spoil the senses, proving once and for all that is not always what you put in, but what you can show off.

A favorite among savvy iPad owners is the iPad Smart Cover. The iPad is saddled perfectly in the ultra thin and lightweight case. Open the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up instantly. Close it and your iPad goes to sleep automatically. They are available through Apple and come in 9 bright colors, including four in rich, aniline-dyed Italian leather.

Most of the popular design houses have launched an iPad cover. Some of the favorites are Louis Vuittons iPad sheath in the iconic pattered leather, Chanels little black iPad clutch case, Burberrys leather iPad cover, Cole Haans Snakeskin sleeve and Guccis iPad cover with strap and hook-loop closure. With any one of these beautiful cases, you will be cladded in unquestionable class.

If you think that designer equals girly, then you need to take a look at the OtterBox iPad case. It is rugged and built for the knocks and bumps of lifes daily commute. They are designed to protect against dust, shocks, drops and bumps. It boasts a stand for propping it up on a level surface, and a snap-off access panel for your docking station. There are also plans to bring out a fully water-resistant model sometime in the future.

Even Divas need to rant and rave online once in a while, and how better to do it than in the gorgeous Swarovski encrusted iPad case. They come in almost every color and design imaginable, with some specialty stores even offering customized and personalized design elements... at a fee of course.

Tech may be the latest fashion accessory, but what is your gadget wearing the season? Be the trend setter this year with a new designer iPad case. You may end up spending a little more money on one, than you would a traditional iPad case- but they are well worth the price! Get yours today!

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Technology, Networking and Security in 2012

The computer: the gadget that changed our view of the world around us, the information which we are surrounded by, and the way we experience events, either directly or directly. The amount of information available on the internet is larger than any library in the world, and we can get all this information through a few simple clicks. The amount of different programs is also more than impressive, and today it is no longer a question of how to obtain an application, but which applications do we want from all those we have to choose from. In the twenty-first century, we are entering a period in which data is transmitted wirelessly. Technology, like the rest of the IT industry, is developing rapidly and has come up with new standards and adopted more modern methods that enable greater wireless speeds and ranges while costing much less. In the not too distant future, we can expect a lot more wireless systems in every location, connecting the home, office, and even large factories. Wireless network technologies represent a new form of network communication will be even more advanced in the future. These networks of the future will outpace today's wired network systems both in terms of speed and security. As the new networks are constantly being upgraded, the equipment becomes more sophisticated. The software and security systems are also progressing, although the threat to security still persists everywhere around us. The Internet is a medium that allows anyone to go from appearing to be an ordinary web surfer to a hacker in just a few moments. These hackers can jeopardize very important information and even destroy someone's life. The prices of laptops with wireless cards are now very affordable and are constantly falling; hence, it is very easy to find wireless networks. Of course, this means it's also easy for attackers to find a way to get into the system and steal someone else's Internet traffic, or, more importantly, data. Various studies related to the security of wireless systems has shown that almost fifty percent of users are on unprotected networks, which confirms the fact that users are not aware or educated of the dangers of wireless networks. Another concern is the fact that many small businesses are be completely unprotected, which malicious users can very well use to their advantage, and the owners of these systems are not even aware that the customer information and confidential documents can leave the company through this unlocked door. However, even using a system of protection for your computer is not hundred percent secure, but using a system with an incredibly strong encryption system may significantly slow down the network, a trade-off many businesses and users won't or can't make. We can only hope that future standards will bring faster and more secure systems in which users will be able to rely on the system's protection and really use wireless networks without worry. Safety is important, and the only right decision for your computer is to secure your network. Wireless networking has become part of our lives, but again, we must be careful about what and with whom we share our information.

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Security Camera Surveillance - Protects Elderly Kin

Turning to security camera surveillance as a way to protect elderly relatives probably never crossed the minds of most families 10 years ago. Today, the practice is almost routine.

Every 10 seconds another baby boomer reaches retirement age. That growing elderly population, along with an entirely new set of threats facing elderly family members, has made increased attention to personal safety a necessity for sons, daughters and caregivers of elderly family members.

For post-retirement parents and family members with the extra challenges of chronic illness, Alzheimers disease and dementia, the threats are even more prevalent, whether care is given at home or in a nursing home. For them, security camera surveillance can add an extra layer of safety and security.

When the Unthinkable Happens
A recent news article told the story of three men who knocked on the door of an elderly womans condo and talked the dementia sufferer into going with them to several local retail stores.

Unaware of what was happening, the woman obliged, and by the end of the day the men had persuaded her to apply for credit accounts in each of the stores. Then the men went on a shopping spree that ended up costing the woman more than $10,000.

When the bills started arriving, worried family members were only able to piece together the details of what happened by using security camera surveillance video from the stores where the accounts had been opened.

The story both highlighted the vulnerability of many senior citizens, as well as the value of having the safety net of security surveillance videos.

Elderly Facing Multiple Risks
The potential for health emergencies, elder abuse, stolen prescriptions, identity theft and general mistreatment or under attention has given rise to a new generation of family members turning to security camera surveillance as a solution for ensuring the health and security of their loved ones.

The National Research Council Panel to Review Risk and Prevalence of Elder Abuse estimates that between 2% and 10% of seniors in nursing homes have been victims of abuse or theft.

Being able to keep an eye on loved ones via camera feeds has given concerned family members both peace of mind and the ability to maintain work schedules while still providing the needed attention.

In-Home or Care Center Situations
An at-home security camera surveillance system installation can provide peace of mind when family members want to feel security in their part-time, in-home caregivers service. An in-home system can also alert family members with remote monitoring capabilities to health emergencies with ample time to respond.

These in-home systems also allow family members more information in the event of an ill or infirm relative who wanders off or leaves the premises.

Before installing a security camera surveillance system in an elderly relatives room in a care facility, youll want to first be sure youve reviewed any contracts and spoken with an administrator first.

In some states, its legal to possess a camera thats in personal belongings that stay with the elderly person, such as a stuffed animal, pen or wristwatch.

Also, some states, such as Texas, have already passed legislation that allows these "granny cams."

When in doubt, be sure to ask someone in a position of authority in any care center youve contracted with.

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Maximize Your Time - Use Time Clock Software!

Ok, so youre a busy person and do what every good organized person does by writing a daily to-do list. You have them all prioritized and even block out the hours. Wow, you are good!

However, you find your well-crafted list trashed within the first few hours of the day. All too familiar? It would be fantastic to know where your time is actually being spent so you can track and quickly find trends leading to this major breakdown.

Time clock software helps track where your time is spent. That is what it does. Ok, so here is how I use them effectively to maximize my efficiency.

1) I found software that suits my needs. If Im stationed at one place, such as behind a desk, a local software application is just fine. If Im moving around and on the go, then an online web-based application is best. Those applications are really handy and can be accessed anywhere I can log into the internet.

2) According to how the software is setup, I create main groups for the highest level where I wear "separate hats". For example, if I manage an equipment store, a yard care business, and 50 employees. Id make three groups: Corporate, Store, and Yard Business

3) Now that my three main groups are ready, I start creating subgroups under each main: Corporate, Meetings; Corporate, Strategy; Store, Manager; Yard Business, Manager; etc.

4) Im a person on the run so my time clock software is accessed by the internet using my smartphone. First thing in the office I make just a few clicks and log into the time clock to start my hours under the group Corporate, Strategy. I read my email, check my receptionists notes from last night and "plan" the day. (yeah, right!)

5) Thirty minutes later my first meeting is scheduled to start which is supposed to last one hour. I simply click over to subgroup "Meetings" which stops the clock on "Strategy".

6) People arrive late making the meeting last 1.5 hours. After the meeting, I meet with the foreman of the yard business so I click into the subgroup Yard Business, Manager and talk with him for some time.

As the day unfolds I click into different subgroups and if the group isnt there, it can be quickly added. The great thing about this process is that eventually Id have most all of my daily activities in a subgroup.

At the end of the week or month I run a detail report and discover something very interesting which is most of my time is spent in "Meetings" which start late, run over, and are extremely inefficient. With that information my team gathers and we restructure our meeting procedures to maximize effectiveness.

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Laptop Buying Guide 2011

With the technology today, people are becoming more and more mobile. Students, businessmen, housewives - all types of people - prefer owning a laptop than a desktop. The choice is practical, because a laptop can be brought anywhere. Its easier to connect to the internet as long as theres wi-fi available. This year, 2011, digital tablets are mushrooming everywhere. Is it still practical to buy a laptop?

What is the best laptop for me? This Laptop Buying Guide 2011 will help people to choose the best laptop for them.

For students, particularly those who are in High School and College, a laptop is now a must. Of course a student will not use a laptop purely for study purposes. Students love watching videos, listening to music, take and share pictures, play games, and download anything interesting they find on the web. It is recommendable that the laptop should have a big memory. A hard drive of more than 500 GB will be enough for them. The laptop also should fit the fashion taste of the students. Of course students, most especially those in high school, would not prefer bringing a bulky laptop, or theyll end up with their classmates laughing at them. It would be better to have a screen size of less than 15 inches. The larger the screen, the bulkier and heavier it is. Oh, and dont forget a spare battery, because the laptop surely will be used for more than 7 hours.

For businessmen on the other hand, would prefer a laptop that could have the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible. It is preferred to buy a laptop with a Corei7 processor that runs on 2.2 Ghz or faster. The hard drive must be 7200 RPM or more. Fast hard drives could do the task faster. Dont worry with the memory. A businessman focuses on work, not on leisure, unlike students. So a 250 GB memory should be enough. It is also a must that the laptop is manufactured by a known and trusted company. So it should either be a Sony, Toshiba or an HP.

Almost all notebooks still come with cheaper HDMI hook-up and WiFi, so be sure that you will be able to handle the workload and your load of entertainment for a very affordable price. Do not settle for less than it deserves, and don t be afraid to comparison shop between retailers. You can take a laptop budget savings without sacrificing substance.

Hope this Laptop Buying Guide 2011 helps the customer in buying the best laptop for them. Watch out for more Laptop Buying Guides 2011.

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8 Tricks for Protecting Your Privacy Online

Just one mistake and you probably might end up losing a lot of money, or maybe a subject of harassment. To prevent such misfortunes you must be aware of providing any vital information regarding your privacy. Here are some tricks that you can do to protect your privacy online:

1. Create a strong and secure password.

The more complicated the password, the better it is. A secure password which you need to create should ideally consist of upper case or lower case letters, numbers, spaces and other characters such as a hyphen, exclamation point or an underscore to make it tricky and difficult to crack. You have to use different passwords if you have various accounts or email addresses. As a backup measure, you need to note down your passwords as well as your accounts. This will come handy in the future in case you forget your passwords.

2. Do not use your main email address in public.

When sending messages or posting information to websites, chat rooms or other unknown groups where you may need to mention your email address, it is better to use an alternative email address. This is to protect you main email address from public viewing and avoid unscrupulous messages. Your main email address should be limited to those whom you know and trust.

3. Do not reveal your personal information to unknown or untrusted websites.

Personal information such as your full name, address, telephone numbers and credit card details should not be given easily. If a site requires you to provide your personal information you have the option not give it especially with untrusted websites.

4. Do not reply to spam messages.

Spam messages are sent to undisclosed recipients that can be you. Unsolicited messages are randomly sent and can be in a form of job offers, financial deals, discount offers and other enticing content which may ask some personal information about you. These messages are intriguing and tempting. If you open these messages expect more spam messages to flood your inbox. Make sure to activate your spam settings.

5. Limit your personal information when signing in to new accounts or websites.

If you sign or register for a new online account or service with websites, just fill in the necessary required fields which are oftentimes indicated with asterisks (*). You need not fill in the rest if you opt not to.

6. Create a pseudonym for online accounts or alternate email addresses.

For your security and privacy, you can use a pseudonym instead of your real name for online accounts or alternate email addresses. Make sure to note this down so you would not forget.

7. Make your security question available for your eyes only.

Aside from your password, the next level for your privacy protection is your security question. If you answer a question, do not make it simple; make sure it is difficult to figure out.

8. Be cautious of website promo, prize and money offers.

So-called offers are empty promises: they say that with just one click, you are guaranteed of their special offer. Before you click and accept, however, you must think that this is just to entice you. Websites who do this have hidden agendas. You can either ignore it or you can use an alternate email address to check it out.

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IT Services Are Moving Into The Cloud - Will Your IT Service Company Resist or Assist?

The internet revolution enters another new phase of change with the advent of Cloud Computing, and IT Services yet again have to keep up with the new technology.

What is Cloud Computing?

The major computing revolutions of the last thirty years have been about changing computer architecture. First it was mainframes, then it was minis and micros. Then along came LANS and WANS until we finally got to the Internet. Now we move away from local limited capacity systems to Internet-based unlimited capacity shared resources. Software, data and number-crunching power can now be provided to the computers in your home and office in the same way that you use electricity - just plug in to the internet and pay for what you use - in this case for IT Services rather than for electricity.

All the signs are that this will make computing simpler and more affordable for many businesses, whatever their size.

No Need For A Server In The Office With Cloud Computing

With Cloud Computing you wont buy expensive servers and install them in your office. Instead your server(s) and application(s) will be out in the Cloud. You will access them using your broadband connection. Your IT Support Company or your IT Support department will manage them out in the Cloud for you.

Without the need for a server your up-front Capital Cost will be much lower or perhaps even zero. Instead you will pay a monthly fee for the use of server resource, applications and their IT Support.

Why Are IT Services Moving Into The Cloud?

The short answer to this is that in the foreseeable future most of the computer infrastructure in your office will move into the Cloud and IT Services will need to move with it.

The entire computer industry - the computer hardware companies, the software application providers, the telecoms industry have based their strategic plans around a move to the Cloud.

Not since the computer industry made the move to the PC have I seen such a massive change in direction. There is so much money and so much planning behind this that it will happen. And IT Services will need to move too.

Do IT Services Follow Or Lead Into The Cloud?

Its the old "chicken or egg" question - which came first?

Many IT Services Companies are very nervous of the Cloud. Every time there is a major change a lot of vested interests inevitably resist the change.

You might be surprised to hear that despite the reputation of the computer industry IT Service Companies are just as resistant to change as any other business.

Many IT Service companies will slow your entry into the Cloud down. After all they want to protect their revenue - a major change represents a major risk to that revenue.

Some IT Services Companies Will Lead

Of course not all IT Service companies resist change. Some IT Service companies recognize the benefits for their clients and of course the challenges.

If you have an IT service company like this they will help you make the change in a smooth and managed fashion. That means helping you to understand the benefits, the nature of the change and the roadmap into Cloud Computing.

Which Kind Of IT Services Company Do You Have?

There is no doubt about it: Cloud Computing is coming and the benefits for businesses are clear.

Based on 25 years of IT industry experience my view is that you should "neither a follower nor a leader be."

But, I would prefer to be slightly nearer to the leader than the follower. This in my experience is the best way to get the IT service benefits without paying the leadership costs.

Where does your IT Service Company sit? Are they helping you to understand the changes, how it will affect you and the best way forward?

If not perhaps you should consider a new IT Service company, one that is willing to embrace the Cloud and help you get there.

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New iPhone App Sonar Seems To Integrate Features of Facebook Places and Foursquare

These days we have some great tools available to us to both network online from home and on the go. Foursquare and Facebook places allow us to check into locations so our connections know where we are and what we are up to while Facebook and Twitter give us the capability of sharing important thoughts, ideas, events, and stories with our fellow networkers. Wouldnt it be cool if we could easily network with new connections when you are out and about? Sonar, a new iPhone app has made this a realizable solution.

Sonar launched in May of 2011 and since its launch has proved an effective and enormously useful tool to networkers. It works by pulling your own contact information as well as your friends contact information from the social networks you are a member of (such as Foursquare, Facebook, and Twitter) and lets you know about potential connections in your area. For instance if you are at a party, meeting, bar, or restaurant, your networking scope just got a whole lot larger.

The Sonar app works for you whether or not other users are utilizing it. However, one drawback is that in order for you to accurately see who is in any given area, people have to check in using Facebook Places or Foursquare. Unfortunately, this can mean the tool is kind of limited right now being as only about 17% of mobile users currently use check in services. Sonar is working on improving this however by adding implicit check ins, such as when people accept an invite from Eventbrite. The creators of Sonar also hope to one day extend the check in capability to include geotagged tweets, Instagram photos and foodspotting images.

Sonar has not forgotten about the business end of networking either. They plan on eventually allowing a company that be hosting a conference to pay to have its executives and employees moved to the top of users "most relevant" lists to promote more incoming networking invites from relevant contacts. This is similar to the dating sites use of promoted visibility and of Twitters promoted tweet options. However, Sonar will only allow the company to promote people, not the company or brand.

Currently Sonar is only available free for iPhones, however soon enough it will be released and available to Android users as well. A Foursquare account is required to make use of Sonar and with the planned deployment to Android users, soon everyone will be able to enjoy this unique and useful tool!

As the developer stated, "Sonar lets you take your online identity offline and meet real people in real time." Imagine being able to make more relevant connections and develop more friendships and meaningful relationships than ever before! I bet you never knew that the guy sitting across from you is your bosss brother. Sonar has truly taken social networking to the next level.

Jeremy Miller is the owner of Bugon Website Services and is a firm believer in not only offering superior search engine optimization and internet marketing services, but also providing website owners with valuable relevant information to help them efficiently and effectively market their website on the worldwide web! Mobile applications are becoming more relevant and reaching out to a larger target market every day and with this trend, it is important to see and how what is working to bring about these changes.

Computer Turns On Then Off

Computer turns on then off on different points such as in the middle or before operating system loads. There can be various reasons behind this problem; however, it is noted that when computer turns on then off without any warning message then it can either be faulty hardware or registry settings are incorrect or damaged. To fix the problem, first of all identify root cause.

Common Causes:

Corrupted Windows registry.

Virus.

Faulty Hardware.

Below are given some steps to help you resolve the problem when computer turns on and then off by itself without any warning message.

Fix Windows Registry:

If your computer turns on and then off during boot process or in the middle when some applications are running then first thing to do is to repair Windows registry. Registry is database where all information related to hardware and software is stored. Information in registry database is stored in form of entries/keys. When these keys are damaged or corrupted due to installation/un-installation of any program or due to any other reason then only option is to repair registry. Follow these steps.

1. Restart your computer.

2. Press and hold F8 key before log-in screen.

3. Run Windows in Safe Mode.

4. Download a reliable registry cleaner and PC optimizer software.

5. Install on your computer.

6. Follow simple instructions and clean Windows registry using this software.

7. You are done.

Scan System for Viruses:

Your computer can turn on and then off due to virus. If you dont have anti-virus program on your system then first of all download it or install from a CD disk. Virus can automatically turn computer on and off when your anti-virus program is weak. In this situation you need to uninstall anti-virus and download better one. Follow these steps properly uninstall anti-virus.

1. Click on Start button.

2. Go to Control Panel.

3. Double click on Add or Remove Programs.

4. Select your anti-virus and Remove it.

5. You are done.

Faulty Hardware:

Faulty hardware often causes your computer to turn on and then off automatically. This problem may occur due to RAM, Power Supply Fan or any other device that you recently added to your computer. To fix the problem, first of all unplug hardware device that you recently added to your computer. If you did not add something to your computer then check error code through Event Log. Follow these steps.

1. Right click on Computer icon.

2. Click on Manage.

3. Under system tools click on Event Viewer.

4. Check for System and Application errors.

5. Double click on error.

6. Copy this error and try to search solution against problem.

Recommended Fix:

Use regInOut registry cleaner and PC optimizer software to fix the problem computer turns on and then off. This globally known Intel Software Partner is available on official website of RegInOut system utilities.

The Origins of Laptop Brand Names

As is known to all that there are many famous laptop brands in the world, such as Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Thinkpad and so on. But how many people know how these brand names are created? Let us talk about this. Lenovo named itself "Legend" when it was founded in 1988. But it proved to be a stumbling block when Lenovo planned to enter international market. "Legend" had been registered by almost all European countries and it covered fields from PCs, food, and automobile to clothes. As a result, Lenovo changed "Legend" to "Lenovo". "Novo" is a Latin root and it means innovation. "Le" is a part of "legend" and owns the meaning of "legend". The whole word "Lenovo" has the meaning of innovative legend. It is reported that Lenovo tells the world that Lenovo will leave the world a legend with the innovative minds. In 1992, IBM developed a portable computer but it racked all the company members' wits about how to name it. One day, when the workers gathered again to discuss how to call this new computer, the project leader suddenly threw a pad with a word "THINKPAD" on the envelopment. And then someone cried out "Thinkpad! Thinkpad is a pad can think. It is the best name!" Finally, Thinkpad started its legend in the PC market. HP was founded by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in the garage and HP later on became the most successful company in Silicon Valley. It was said that Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard had a debate about the name. Bill Hewlett wanted Hewlett-Packard while Dave Packard stuck to Packard-Hewlett. So they decided to flip a coin. Hewlett won at last and the company was named as "Hewlett-Packard". The name was shortened as "HP". HP means innovation, innovation and innovation. Users who know Dell will surely know how this name is generated. Dell traces its origins to 1984. Michael Dell created PCs Limited when he was just a student at the University of Texas. He created a selling miracle and an epoch-making business pattern when he was only 18 years old. Apple Computer Inc was built on April 1st in 1976 by Jobs and Woziak. They named the brand new microcomputer as Apple in memory of the part-work and part-study time of Jobs in an apple orchard. Apple soon got its popularity in the whole world. Before 1986, The English name of Acer was "Multitech". Later on, Acer entrusted the famous advertising design company-Ogilvy and Mather to design a new name because the former one had too many words and was hard to remember. Ogilvy and Mather spent 8 months selecting "Acer" from 40,000 names sent by designers all over the world. "Acer" means distinction and penetration.

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